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Counter-Drone Technology·Epirus Microwave Weapon

Marines Eye Microwave Weapon

4 sources · first reported 3d ago

via Interestingengineering

The US Marine Corps is considering Epirus' microwave weapon to counter drone swarms. This technology could create an electromagnetic barrier to defeat incoming drones. The system's development and potential deployment mark a significant step in addressing the growing threat of drone swarms.

Why it matters

The adoption of this microwave weapon technology is crucial for the US Marine Corps as it seeks to enhance its capabilities against drone swarms, which pose a significant threat to military operations. This innovation in counter-drone technology has strategic implications for force protection and future warfare.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. The Defense Post ·
    US Marines Order Epirus’ Vehicle-Mounted Microwave Weapon to Zap Drone Swarms
  2. Defense Express ·
    U.S. Marines Order Their Own Epirus Microwave Weapon HAVOC to Complement Existing Air Defense, Based on Leonidas That Currently Kills Drone Swarms at Only 2km
  3. Calibre Defence ·
    HAVOC: US Marines Order Epirus Counter-Drone HPM Weapon
  4. Interestingengineering · Primary
    US Marines sets sight on Epirus’ microwave weapon to defeat drone swarms